Waste and Litter Collection Officer

Description:

Job Description

• 3x Full Time permanent roles and 1x 12 months Fixed term contract
• $73,725 - 78,598per annum plus Superannuation in accordance withqualification & experience
• Join the Waste and Sustainability team
  
  

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person as Waste and Litter Response Officer, who undertake a variety of tasks and activities in an aim to restore and maintain the amenity of public spaces throughout Hume City Council.

What you’ll be doing:

• Operate all types of waste and litter collection vehicles.
• Conduct pre-start checks and perform routine maintenance on a daily basis in accordance with approved pre-start and post checklists and maintenance programs.
• Carry out Environmental Services waste and litter collection programs including:
  • shop cleaning,
  • roadside litter collection,
  • public open space & reserves,
  • dead animal and syringe collection,
  • e-waste,
  • smoker’s poles clearances.
• Where necessary assist with the domestic waste collection program by driving the vehicle and emptying bins in accordance with approved programs.
• Carry out collection and disposal programs in accordance with Council’s Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for staff and contractors.
• Dispose of waste and litter collected at Council’s resource recovery centres as required.
• Respond to work requests through Hume’s CRM including updating job notes, attaching photos, and closing our or referring jobs are necessary.
• Comply with the quality and safety systems requirements by completing appropriate paperwork.
  
  

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• A demonstrated understanding of municipal environmental services operations and practices.
• Proficiency in the utilisation of heavy mechanical plant and equipment.
• Basic awareness of relevant legislation including, "Road Management Act 2004".
• Knowledge of Works Programming, plant & equipment selection.
• Knowledge of the maintenance procedures, plant, equipment, and materials including the Road Works Signing Code of Practice.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Assurance/ OH&S processes & procedures in relation to the works to be undertaken.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to gain co-operation and effectively communicate verbally with individuals from various backgrounds and cultures.
  
  

Required Certifications & Qualifications:

Certificate III in Waste Management or substantial relevant experience in the field of waste and litter programs with lesser formal qualifications. Relevant experience in the field of waste and litter collection and disposal or a similar maintenance environment. Current heavy vehicle truck licence. The following items are desirable: Certificate of competency to operate environmental services plant and equipment Forklift licence <10M Crane Training Dogging High Risk License Spotter Certificate OH&S Red Card Asbestos Awareness Training Traffic Control Training Manual Handling Training Current First Aid and CPR

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day : We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together : At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up : We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume : We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.